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Veterinary surgeon - no weekends!

Handforth
Permanent
Vets For Pets
Veterinary surgeon
Posted: 27 October
Offer description

Are you a passionate vet looking for a happy, supportive team and a better work–life balance? We might just be your people.

1. A rare opportunity has become available in join our fantastic experienced clinical team in Perth vets for pets
2. Your well being is vital to the team – you will have weekends off (unless covering sickness), No OOHs and a protected lunch break
3. You will get dedicated admin time
4. Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to Port of Call (addiction services)
5. Full or part time hours can be considered
6. You will be supported by an experienced clinical team and CPDs and Certificates can be supported
7. Excellent salary up to £60,000 (DOE, FTE)
8. There is a relocation package available (reviewed case by case, T&Cs apply)

We’re on the lookout for a full-time or part -time Vet to join our friendly team here at Vets for Pets Perth. You’ll work in our modern, well-equipped practice in the heart of beautiful Perthshire, surrounded by historic landscapes, great transport links, and just a short trip from Dundee, Edinburgh, and the Cairngorms (hello, weekend adventures!).

As a locally owned Joint Venture Partner (JVP) practice, we have the freedom to shape our own culture, and we’ve chosen kindness, support, and clinical excellence. Our loyal clients bring us a varied caseload, and our practice is well equipped with all the essentials: multiparameter monitor, digital X-ray, in-house lab, ultrasound, drip pumps, separate dog/cat/isolation wards, and a designated theatre.

You’ll be joining two experienced vets, an amazing nursing team (including a full-time Head RVN, two more full-time RVNs and a part-time qualified VCA), plus our fantastic Client Care Advisors and lovely Practice Manager. We also have a great relationship with our Business Development Partner (BDM) and Veterinary Development Manager (VDM), who are always on hand for support and guidance.

We’d love to find someone with 2+ years’ experience who enjoys first opinion practice, values a high standard of compassionate care, and communicates with warmth and clarity. If you love being part of a team and building strong client relationships, then we want to hear from you.

The Role

9. Ideally 4 days per week (8:30am–7:00pm) with 3 days off ( part time will be considered)
10. Protected lunch break
11. No weekends (unless covering sickness or holidays)
12. No OOHs (Vets Now Dundee have that covered)
13. 100% small animal, with some exotics
14. First opinion consults, medicine, and surgery
15. Dedicated admin time for calls, labs, and sanity!

Benefits

16. Competitive salary (£31,000–£60,000, depending on experience)
17. Paid professional fees (RCVS, VDS,
18. BSAVA or equivalent membership paid
19. Generous holiday allowance: 224 hours rising to 264 hours, plus your birthday off (if rota allows)
20. Comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension scheme, enhanced sick pay and income protection, and death in service cover (4x annual salary)
21. Family-friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave and career breaks
22. Compassionate leave: up to 5 days for immediate family, plus 1 day ‘Pet’ernity’ leave for losing a pet
23. Mental health and wellbeing support, including access to Port of Call (addiction services)
24. CPD allowance tailored to your individual goals, with structured, supportive mentoring
25. Cycle to Work Scheme
26. Exclusive company discounts and rewards — including 20% off at Pets at Home, The Groom Room and The Vet Group

We offer a supportive, fun working environment, a generous salary and benefits package, and real opportunities to grow. Come meet us, see the practice, and let’s have a chat!

Location: PH1 5XD

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect, and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

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